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EX04 VFG

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,008 mi
Last recorded87,008 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 VFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 87,008 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 79,874 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 72,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 64,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 54,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,141 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 44,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,344 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,655 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 38,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,677 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,959 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,565 miles

both front air bags deployed and warnung light on

Fail 10 Jan 2012 32,563 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front air bags deployed and warnung light on

Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,433 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,605 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 23,968 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,666 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,565 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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EX04 VFG is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 84,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX04 VFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX04 VFG registered?

EX04 VFG is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is EX04 VFG safe to buy?

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